{
  "response": {
    "Key": "FLL-SDQ",
    "orig": {
      "code": "FLL",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Fort Lauderdale",
      "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida",
      "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "SDQ",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Santo Domingo",
      "fullCity": "Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic",
      "airport": "Las Américas Intl Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "The flight from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo covers about 850 miles. Nonstop flights typically take 2 hours and 17 minutes eastbound, with the return leg taking 2 hours and 27 minutes due to prevailing winds.",
        "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "flight_schedule"
        ]
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "JetBlue is the only airline flying nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo, with up to 76 weekly flights operating daily. Departures are spread throughout the day from early morning through late evening, including a red-eye at 11:30 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The typical flight time is about 2 hours 17 minutes, with median fares around $804.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "route_airlines",
          "flight_schedule",
          "redeye_flights"
        ]
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "From Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), taxis are the most common and reliable way to reach Santo Domingo's city center, about 20 km away, with the modernized expressway offering a quick ride across the Ozama River suspension bridge. Ride share services are limited and not widely established, while public buses exist but are less comfortable and less used by visitors. Car rentals are available at the airport, though driving in the city can be challenging. The fastest option is a taxi via the expressway, and taxis remain the most-used modality for airport transfers.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "article_lookup"
        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_the_Dominican_Republic",
            "title": "Transport in the Dominican Republic - Wikipedia",
            "time_published": "2025-09-06T05:24:31Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Am%C3%A9ricas_International_Airport",
            "title": "Las Américas International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-17T01:57:08Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_busiest_airports_in_Dominican_Republic",
            "title": "List of the busiest airports in Dominican Republic",
            "time_published": "2026-01-18T09:13:12Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20the%20busiest%20airports%20in%20Dominican%20Republic",
            "title": "List of the busiest airports in Dominican Republic",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-01-18T09:13:12Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "JetBlue operates nonstop red-eye flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo five days a week — Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday — departing at 11:30 PM. The flight lands in Santo Domingo around 1:30 AM, arriving in the early hours of the next day.",
        "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "redeye_flights"
        ]
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "JetBlue is the sole non‑stop carrier from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo, operating up to 76 weekly flights with departures spread throughout the day and a median fare around $804. The route is served daily with a variety of morning, afternoon, and evening options, making it a consistently available non‑stop link between the two cities.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "route_airlines"
        ]
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Fort Lauderdale and Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "Common layover cities between Fort Lauderdale and Santo Domingo include Miami, San Juan, and Panama City. Miami offers frequent short-hop flights and a quick transfer, often keeping total travel time under five hours. San Juan provides a mid-point connection with multiple daily options. Panama City is a hub for Copa Airlines, giving efficient transfers and competitive schedules on this route."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "December to April offers pleasant temperatures, low rainfall, and avoids the peak hurricane season crowds."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, an e-ticket for entry and exit, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "Santo Domingo has only one commercial airport, Las Américas International Airport, located about 20 km east of downtown. It serves as the main gateway for international flights to the city."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "From downtown Fort Lauderdale you can take Broward County Transit Route 1, which stops at the airport's Rental Car Center, or ride the Tri-Rail commuter train and connect via a free shuttle from the airport station at Dania Beach. Shared shuttle buses pick up from the lower-level arrivals areas at all terminals, while taxis and ride-share services like Uber and Lyft offer direct door-to-door trips that are generally the fastest option. Driving is straightforward with on-site parking garages near each terminal, though parking costs more than public transit. The most popular and convenient choice is typically a ride-share or taxi, while budget travelers prefer the cheap but slower bus or Tri-Rail shuttle combination.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "article_lookup"
        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Transportation/Pages/PublicTransportation.aspx",
            "title": "Transportation Public Transportation",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Transportation",
            "title": "Transportation",
            "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/favicon.ico?favicon.2gqjcqy8xiyn-.ico"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Transportation/rentalcars",
            "title": "Rental Cars",
            "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/favicon.ico?favicon.2gqjcqy8xiyn-.ico"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx",
            "title": "About FLL Contact Us",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Pages/terminals.aspx",
            "title": "Passengers Dine & Shop",
            "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/SiteAssets/favicon.ico"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Santo Domingo airport?",
        "answer": "Santo Domingo Airport does not have a hotel directly connected to the terminal. The closest options are the Hampton by Hilton Santo Domingo Airport, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away, and the Four Points by Sheraton Santo Domingo Airport, 2.6 miles (4.2 km) from the airport. Both are mid-range hotels, but neither is on-site or within walking distance of the terminal.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "article_lookup"
        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/santo-domingo-airport-guide.htm",
            "title": "Santo Domingo Airport Guide (SDQ) - Sleeping in Airports",
            "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png",
            "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:31Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/vn/vi/santo-domingo/sdqic/hoteldetail/rooms",
            "title": "Các lựa chọn phòng tại InterContinental Real Santo Domingo",
            "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-intercontinental?fmt=png-alpha"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/lounges/santo-domingo-airport-lounges.htm",
            "title": "Santo Domingo Airport Lounges (SDQ)",
            "time_published": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/es/es/santo-domingo/sdqic/hoteldetail/directions",
            "title": "Aparcamiento e indicaciones del InterContinental Real Santo Domingo",
            "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-intercontinental?fmt=png-alpha"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://hilton.com/en/locations/dominican-republic/santo-domingo/sdq-las-americas-international-airport",
            "title": "Hotels near Las Americas International Airport, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - Find Hotels - Hilton",
            "favicon": "https://www.hilton.com/modules/assets/img/brand/WW/favicon_WW.svg"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Las Américas Intl Airport?",
        "answer": "Las Américas International Airport in Santo Domingo does not have currency exchange offices, prayer rooms, or chapels listed in its public facility information. Terminal B features a Copa Club lounge operated jointly by United Airlines and Copa Airlines, plus a private lounge for members and business travelers. The airport currently has five gates on concourse A and four gates on concourse B, with a major terminal expansion underway that is expected to open by the end of 2028.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "article_lookup"
        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Am%C3%A9ricas_International_Airport",
            "title": "Las Américas International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-17T01:57:08Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_busiest_airports_in_Dominican_Republic",
            "title": "List of the busiest airports in Dominican Republic",
            "time_published": "2026-01-18T09:13:12Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20the%20busiest%20airports%20in%20Dominican%20Republic",
            "title": "List of the busiest airports in Dominican Republic",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-01-18T09:13:12Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaza_Las_Am%C3%A9ricas_(Puerto_Rico)",
            "title": "Plaza Las Américas (Puerto Rico)",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-04T23:43:22Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q16": {
        "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Fort Lauderdale and Santo Domingo airports?",
        "answer": "At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), accessible services include four outside pet relief areas with complimentary waste disposal bags, and travelers with disabilities can contact the Aviation Department's ADA Coordinator for assistance or to file a grievance. For Santo Domingo's Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), no specific mobility assistance programs or children's play areas are described in the available airport details. Travelers should arrange any needed mobility assistance through their airline at least 48 hours before the flight.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "article_lookup"
        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Services/Assistance",
            "title": "Assistance",
            "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/favicon.ico?favicon.2gqjcqy8xiyn-.ico"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx",
            "title": "About FLL Contact Us",
            "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://broward.org/Airport/passengers/Parking/Pages/App.aspx",
            "title": "FLL Airport",
            "favicon": "https://broward.org/favicon.ico?favicon.2gqjcqy8xiyn-.ico"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://broward.org/Airport/pages/default.aspx",
            "title": "FLL Airport",
            "favicon": "https://broward.org/favicon.ico?favicon.2gqjcqy8xiyn-.ico",
            "time_published": "2026-07-14T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Pages/terminals.aspx",
            "title": "Passengers Dine & Shop",
            "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/SiteAssets/favicon.ico"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Am%C3%A9ricas_International_Airport",
            "title": "Las Américas International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-17T01:57:08Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Americas_International_Airport",
            "title": "Las Américas International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-13T19:20:23Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_busiest_airports_in_Dominican_Republic",
            "title": "List of the busiest airports in Dominican Republic",
            "time_published": "2026-01-18T09:13:12Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_peoples_of_the_Americas",
            "title": "Indigenous peoples of the Americas",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-18T15:18:32Z"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "JetBlue operates the nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo, using Airbus A320 aircraft on this route. No other carriers are listed for this route.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "flight_schedule"
        ]
      },
      "q18": {
        "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "From Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo, JetBlue is the only airline offering nonstop service, and JetBlue does not belong to any global airline alliance. Other alliances may serve this route via connections, but no member carriers operate nonstop.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "route_airlines"
        ]
      },
      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Fort Lauderdale?",
        "answer": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has two lounge options for departing passengers: the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 and the Escape Lounges–The Centurion® Studio Partner in Terminal 3. The Delta Sky Club is available to eligible Delta passengers, while the Escape Lounge is accessible through American Express partnerships or Priority Pass membership. Both lounges offer a comfortable space to relax before your flight to Santo Domingo.",
        "toolsUsed": [
          "article_lookup"
        ],
        "references": [
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex US",
            "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/FLL",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex US",
            "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/fairfield-municipal",
            "title": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport FLL Lounges - FLL Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass",
            "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/fll-airport.jsp",
            "title": "Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood, FL (FLL)",
            "favicon": "https://aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Pages/terminals.aspx",
            "title": "Passengers Dine & Shop",
            "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/SiteAssets/favicon.ico"
          }
        ]
      },
      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets are restrictive and may not include a checked bag; standard economy usually includes one checked bag. A carry-on and personal item are generally allowed on all fares."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo?",
        "answer": "Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo usually offer Economy and occasionally flat‑bed Business class, while Premium Economy is uncommon on this route."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Same‑day change and standby rules depend on the carrier and fare class; flexible tickets and premium cabins typically allow them, while deeply discounted economy fares usually do not."
      }
    }
  }
}